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Associate Professor
Akkradate Siriphorn, PT, PhD, DPT
Research Interest
• Balance • Postural control • Neurological physical therapy • Geriatric physical therapy
Tel +66 2218 1584
Email akkradate.s@chula.ac.th
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Biography
Assoc. Prof. Akkradate Siriphorn, PT, PhD, DPT, is a prominent academic and researcher currently serving as the Head of the Department of Physical Therapy at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. His academic background is extensive, holding a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Montana (USA), a PhD in Medical Physiology, and a Master’s in Anatomy from Mahidol University. His professional journey includes international research training as a graduate volunteer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (USA), specializing in glial biology and physical medicine
Detailed Research Themes
Dr. Siriphorn’s research is primarily centered on balance, postural control, and neurological and geriatric physical therapy. His work integrates clinical assessment with technological innovation to improve patient outcomes in the following areas:
1. Geriatric Balance and Fall Prediction
A significant portion of his work focuses on identifying the most accurate methods to predict and prevent falls in the elderly.
Clinical Assessment Tools: He has extensively validated various diagnostic tools, including the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) scale, the modified 30-second chair-stand test, and the figure-of-eight walk test.
Surface and Environmental Factors: His research shows that performing the Four square step test on a foam surface is particularly effective at discriminating between older adults with and without a history of falls.
Smartphone-Based Monitoring: He has developed and tested accelerometer-based smartphone applications for accessible, home-based balance assessment and fall prediction.
2. Neurological Rehabilitation
His research addresses motor recovery in populations with central nervous system impairments.
Gait and Motor Function: Investigating plantar sensory stimulation, textured insoles, and compelled body weight shifts to improve lower limb function and gait.
Prognostic Accuracy: Evaluating the Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM) and the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke (PASS) to predict walking independence and community walking ability at discharge.
Home-Based Exercise: Utilizing balance discs and smartphone inclinometer applications for home-based stroke rehabilitation.
3. Technology-Driven Rehabilitation
Dr. Siriphorn explores how modern technology can be adapted for physical therapy.
Virtual Reality (VR): He investigates the use of VR scenes to influence sitting-to-stand movements and combines VR with traditional tools like balance beams to improve stability.
Exergaming: His studies demonstrate that Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure and Wii balance board exercises can effectively improve balance and lower limb strength in sedentary or overweight adults.
4. Oncology-Related Physical Therapy
Dr. Siriphorn has a dedicated research line regarding the physical side effects of cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy Side Effects: He has identified risk factors for peripheral neuropathy and falls in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
Balance Interventions: His work includes clinical trials on the use of foam pad balance exercises to mitigate postural stability disturbances caused by chemotherapy.
5. Musculoskeletal and Alternative Therapies
He also researches clinical interventions for common musculoskeletal conditions:
Stretching and Orthoses: Conducting systematic reviews on stretching for plantar fasciitis and the impact of foot orthoses on balance for individuals with flatfoot.
Qigong: Investigating the benefits of Qigong practice for office workers suffering from chronic non-specific low back pain.
Associate Professor
Anong Tantisuwat, PT, PhD
Research Interest
• Chest wall motion • Cardiopulmonary physical therapy • Movement analysis • Balance and postural control • Fall in Elderly
Tel +66 2218 1587
Email anong.ta@chula.ac.th
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Associate Professor Anong Tantisuwat is a distinguished academic and researcher in the Department of Physical Therapy at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, where she also serves as the Deputy Dean for Academic Affair. She holds a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy and a Master’s in Physical therapy from Mahidol University, as well as a Master of Public Administration from Ramkhamhaeng University.
Her professional background includes early clinical experience as a physical therapist at Kluaynamthai Geriatric Hospital and extensive leadership roles, such as Secretary-General of the Physical Therapy Network for Health Promotion. She is highly specialized in cardiopulmonary health and movement analysis, having received international training in Opto-electronic Plethysmography (OEP) in Italy and Cardiac Rehabilitation in the United States.
Detailed Research Themes
Assoc. Prof. Tantisuwat’s research focuses on the intersection of respiratory mechanics, geriatric balance, and physical rehabilitation. Her work is characterized by several key themes:
1. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy and Respiratory Mechanics
A significant portion of her research explores how different body positions and breathing techniques affect lung function and chest wall motion.
Breathing Interventions: She has extensively studied the effects of pursed-lip breathing, forward trunk lean positions, and diaphragmatic mobilization on lung volumes and ventilation, particularly in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and the elderly.
Chest Wall Kinematics: Her work utilizes advanced analysis to understand thoracoabdominal asynchrony and the impact of abdominal obesity on chest wall movement.
Youth and Lifestyle Factors: She has investigated the detrimental effects of smoking on chest expansion, respiratory muscle strength, and lung function in young adults and youths.
2. Balance, Postural Control, and Fall Prevention
Dr. Tantisuwat is a leading expert in assessing stability and predicting fall risks across various populations.
Stability Assessment: She has conducted pivotal studies on the Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) to investigate the limits of stability in individuals ranging from children to the elderly.
Elderly Fall Recovery: Her research compares stepping responses during forward and backward falls between elderly individuals who have a history of falling and those who do not.
Comorbidities and Falls: Recent studies explore how factors like hypertension, breathing pattern disorders, and physical activity levels influence balance and fall risk.
3. Geriatric Care and Quality of Life
Her research often integrates physical performance with psychosocial factors to improve overall well-being.
Holistic Health: She examines the relationships between physical performance, fear of falling, and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults.
Qualitative Barriers: She has explored the barriers to reporting fear of falling and participating in prevention strategies, providing a deeper understanding of patient compliance in different cultural contexts.
4. Movement Analysis and Physical Performance
Beyond cardiopulmonary and geriatric care, she researches broader physical therapy applications:
Upper Limb Training: Evaluating different modes of upper limb exercises for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions.
Musculoskeletal Links: Investigating the activation of respiratory muscles in individuals with chronic neck pain.
Professor Prawit Janwantanakul, PT, Ph.D.
E-mail: Prawit.j@chula.ac.th
Professor Prawit Janwantanakul, PT, Ph.D.
E-mail: Prawit.j@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Akkarakittichoke, N., Jensen, M.P., Newman, A.K., Waongenngarm, P., Janwantanakul, P. Characteristics of office workers who benefit most from interventions for preventing neck and low back pain: A moderation analysis (2022) Pain Reports, 7 (3), p. E1014. DOI: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001014
Channak, S., Klinsophon, T., Janwantanakul, P. The effects of chair intervention on lower back pain, discomfort and trunk muscle activation in office workers: a systematic review (2022) International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 28 (3), pp. 1722-1731. DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2021.1928379
Waongenngarm, P., van der Beek, A.J., Akkarakittichoke, N., Janwantanakul, P. Perceived musculoskeletal discomfort and its association with postural shifts during 4-h prolonged sitting in office workers (2020) Applied Ergonomics, 89, art. no. 103225. DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103225
Associate Professor Praneet Pensri, PT, PhD, DPT
E-mail: Praneet.P@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Harutaichun, P., Boonyong, S., Pensri, P. Differences in lower-extremity kinematics between the male military personnel with and without plantar fasciitis (2021) Physical Therapy in Sport, 50, pp. 130-137. DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.04.007
Harutaichun, P., Boonyong, S., Pensri, P. Predictors of plantar fasciitis in Thai novice conscripts after 10-week military training: A prospective study (2019) Physical Therapy in Sport, 35, pp. 29-35. DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.10.004
Kanchanasamut, W., Pensri, P. Effects of weight-bearing exercise on a mini-trampoline on foot mobility, plantar pressure and sensation of diabetic neuropathic feet; a preliminary study (2017) Diabetic Foot and Ankle, 8 (1), art. no. 1287239, DOI: 10.1080/2000625X.2017.1287239
Associate Professor Rotsalai Kanlayanaphotporn, PT, Ph.D.
E-mail: Rotsalai.k@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Srikrajang, S., Kanlayanaphotporn, R. Effects of active scapular correction on cervical range of motion, pain, and pressure pain threshold in patients with chronic neck pain and depressed scapula: a randomized controlled trial (2023) Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 31 (1), pp. 24-31. DOI: 10.1080/10669817.2022.2077515
Pinrattana, S., Kanlayanaphotporn, R., Pensri, P. Immediate and short-term effects of kinesiotaping and lower extremity stretching on pain and disability in individuals with plantar fasciitis: a pilot randomized, controlled trial (2022) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38 (13), pp. 2483-2494. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1929617
Khutok, K., Janwantanakul, P., Jensen, M.P., Kanlayanaphotporn, R. Responsiveness of the PROMIS-29 Scales in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain (2021) Spine, 46 (2), pp. 107-113. DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003724
Assistant Professor Montakarn Chaikumarn, PT, PhD
E-mail: montakarn.c@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Kluay-On, P., Chaikumarn, M. Construct validity, internal consistency and test-retest reliability of ergonomic risk assessment for musculoskeletal disorders in office workers (ERAMO) (2022) Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 23 (1), pp. 121-130. DOI: 10.1080/1463922X.2021.1922780
Nakphet, N., Chaikumarn, M. Reliability of isometric neck and shoulder muscle strength measurements between symptomatic and asymptomatic female office workers using a hand-held dynamometer (2019) Journal of Current Science and Technology, 9 (1), pp. 67-75. DOI: 10.14456/jcst.2019.7
Chaikumarn, M., Nakphet, N., Janwantanakul, P. Repeatability of electromyography normalization of the neck and shoulder muscles in symptomatic office workers (2018) International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 24 (3), pp. 422-430. DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2017.1314120
Assistant Professor Duangporn Suriyaamarit, PT, PhD
E-mail: Duangporn.Su@chula.ac.th
Assistant Professor Duangporn Suriyaamarit, PT, PhD
E-mail: Duangporn.Su@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Ahmad, A. A., Suriyaamarit, D., & Siriphorn, A. (2024). Plantar sensory stimulation and its impact on gait and lower limb motor function in individuals with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PloS one, 19(12), e0315097.
Suriya-Amarit, D., Gaogasigam, C., Siriphorn, A., Boonyong, S. Effect of interferential current stimulation in management of hemiplegic shoulder pain (2014) Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95 (8), pp. 1441-1446. DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.04.002
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Associate Professor Premtip Thaveeratitham, PT, PhD
E-mail: Premtip.t@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Klinsophon, T., Thaveeratitham, P., Janwantanakul, P. The effect of three-part breathing exercise on smoking cessation: A 6-month cluster-randomized clinical trial (2022) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 32, pp. 156-162. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.04.015
Sonpeayung, R., Janwantanakul, P., Thaveeratitham, P. Impact of abdominal obesity and smoking on respiratory muscle strength and lung function (2020) Journal of Medical Sciences (Taiwan), 40 (5), pp. 224-231. DOI: 10.4103/jmedsci.jmedsci_5_20
Sonpeayung, R., Tantisuwat, A., Janwantanakul, P., Thaveeratitham, P. Total and Compartmental Chest Wall Volumes, Lung Function, and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Individuals with Abdominal Obesity: Effects of Body Positions (2019) Journal of Obesity, 2019, art. no. 9539846, . DOI: 10.1155/2019/9539846
Assistant Professor Sukanya Eksakulkla, PT, PhD
E-mail: Sukanya.e@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Assawasaksakul, N., Sirichana, W., Joosri, W., Kulaputana, O., Eksakulkla, S., Ketanun, C., Kittiskulnam, P., Chantadisai, M., Takkavatakarn, K., Susantitaphong, P., Praditpornsilpa, K., Eiam-Ong, S., Tiranathanagul, K. Effects of intradialytic cycling exercise on daily physical activity, physical fitness, body composition, and clinical parameters in high-volume online hemodiafiltration patients: a pilot randomized-controlled trial (2021) International Urology and Nephrology, 53 (2), pp. 359-371. DOI: 10.1007/s11255-020-02677-7
Phattharasupharerk, S., Purepong, N., Eksakulkla, S., Siriphorn, A. Effects of Qigong practice in office workers with chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomized control trial (2019) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 23 (2), pp. 375-381. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.02.004
Viboolvorakul, S., Niimi, H., Wongeak-in, N., Eksakulkla, S., Patumraj, S. Increased capillary vascularity in the femur of aged rats by exercise training (2009) Microvascular Research, 78 (3), pp. 459-463. DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2009.07.003
Assistant Professor Jirawat Wattanapanyawech, PT, PhD
E-mail: Jirawat.W@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Wattanapanyawech, J., Thaveeratitham, P. The Effect Of Breathing Cycles Program on Heart Rateand Sleep Parameters in Healthy Young Adults (2020) Sleep Medicine Research, 11 (2), pp. 108-115. DOI: 10.17241/SMR.2020.00668
Assistant Professor Thaniya Klinsophon, PT, PhD
E-mail: thaniya.k@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Klinsophon, T., Thaveeratitham, P., Janwantanakul, P. The effect of three-part breathing exercise on smoking cessation: A 6-month cluster-randomized clinical trial (2022) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 32, pp. 156-162. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.04.015
Klinsophon, T., Thaveeratitham, P., Janwantanakul, P. The Effect of Breathing Exercise on Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms, Cigarette Cravings, and Affect (2020) Journal of Addictions Nursing, 31 (4), pp. 269-275. DOI: 10.1097/JAN.0000000000000367
Sonpeayung, R., Tantisuwat, A., Klinsophon, T., Thaveeratitham, P. Which body position is the best for chest wall motion in healthy adults? A meta-analysis (2018) Respiratory Care, 63 (11), pp. 1439-1451. DOI: 10.4187/respcare.06344
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor Soontharee Taweetanalarp, PT, PhD
E-mail: soontharee.t@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Promsorn, S., Taweetanalarp, S. The multi-directional reach test in children with down syndrome (2021) Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 41 (1), pp. 65-74. DOI: 10.1142/S1013702521500062
Hirunyaphinun, B., Taweetanalarp, S., Tantisuwat, A. Relationships between lower extremity strength and the multi-directional reach test in children aged 7 to 12 years (2019) Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 39 (2), pp. 143-150. DOI: 10.1142/S1013702519500136
Taweetanalarp, S., Purepong, N. Comparison of lumbar spinal angle between normal body mass index and overweight young adults (2015) Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 27 (7), pp. 2343-2346. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.2343
Assistant Professor Duangporn Suriyaamarit, PT, PhD
E-mail: Duangporn.Su@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Suriyaamarit, D., Boonyong, S., Chamonchant, D., Mapaisansin, P. Comparison of Postural Control During Sit-To-Stand between Typically Developing Children Aged 4 to 12 Years and Young Adults (2022) International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 10 (3), pp. 540-549. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2022.100322
Khumlee, N., Suriyaamarit, D., Boonyong, S. Effects of sensory cues on dynamic trunk control in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (2022) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38 (13), pp. 2621-2628. DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1967541
Suriyaamarit, D., Boonyong, S. Comparison of the effects of chair height and anterior seat inclination on sit-to-stand ability in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (2020) Journal of Biomechanics, 113, art. no. 110098, . DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110098
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Associate Professor Akkradate Siriphorn, PT, PhD, DPT
E-mail: Akkradate.s@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Nualyong, T., Siriphorn, A. Accuracy of the figure of 8 walk test with and without dual-task to predict falls in older adults (2022) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 30, pp. 69-75. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.02.001
Pooranawatthanakul, K., Siriphorn, A. Predicting Falls in Older Adults with an Accelerometer-Based Smartphone App (2022) Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, . DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2022.2160041
Oungphalachai, T., Siriphorn, A. Effects of training with a custom-made visual feedback device on balance and functional lower-extremity strength in older adults: A randomized controlled trial (2020) Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 24 (1), pp. 199-205. DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.03.018
Associate Professor Anong Tantisuwat, PT, PhD
E-mail: Anong.ta@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Ubolnuar, N., Tantisuwat, A., Mathiyakom, W., Thaveeratitham, P., Kruapanich, C. Effect of pursed-lip breathing and forward trunk lean positions on regional chest wall volume and ventilatory pattern in older adults: An observational study (2022) Medicine (United States), 101 (4), p. E28727. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000028727
Tantisuwat, A., Chamonchant, D., Boonyong, S. Multi-directional reach test: An investigation of the limits of stability of people aged between 20-79 years (2014) Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 26 (6), pp. 877-880. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.877
Tantisuwat, A., Vachalathiti, R., Hiengkaew, V., Assantachai, P. Stepping responses during forward and backward fall recovery between Thai elderly fallers and non-fallers (2011) Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 23 (3), pp. 373-379. DOI: 10.1589/jpts.23.373
Assistant Professor Duangporn Suriyaamarit, PT, PhD
E-mail: Duangporn.Su@chula.ac.th
Selected publications:
Chimsuwan, P., Aniwattanapong, D., Petchlorlian, A., & Suriyaamarit, D. (2024). Biomechanics of sit-to-stand with dual tasks in older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment. Gait & Posture, 111, 169-175.
Thammachat, K., Songkhla, S. N., Aniwattanapong, D., & Suriyaamarit, D. (2024). Reliability and minimal detectable change of nonlinear analysis measure of postural control in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Gait & Posture, 107, 152-154.
Chimsuwan, P., Chanabangkaew, K., Aniwattanapong, D., & Suriyaamarit, D. (2023). Validity and reliability of five-times-sit-to-stand test with a dual task in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Physiotherapy Practice and Research, 44(1), 63-68.
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